Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University, Author at Study Breaks

The Drug-Induced ‘Maniac’ Falls Short of Being the Next ‘Black Mirror’

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Emma Stone and Jonah Hill give enthusiastic, if unconvincing performances in a series haunted, in part, by its massive potential.…

October 3, 2018

Vocativ’s Small-Form, Sensational Content Is Addicting but Dangerous

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The video-only company lives and dies by social media traffic, which can easily get problematic.…

September 21, 2018

Because I Said I Would Is the Ultimate Pinky Promise

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The program commits people to keep their promises, which can be more powerful than you can imagine.…

September 15, 2018

YouTube Has Become the Source of Future Mainstream Stars

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The celebrities of tomorrow will come from YouTube, unless the site screws it up.…

September 12, 2018

Hulu’s Skating Documentary, ‘Minding the Gap,’ Explores Trick Reels and Childhood Trauma

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Grab your grip tape and some tissues.…

August 30, 2018

Daisie, Maisie Williams’ Creative-Connecting App, Wants to Make Art Easier

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Only if you're cool with a massive wait list, though.…

August 25, 2018

Why You Should Be Participating in Reddit’s Gift Exchange, RedditGifts

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The event is the world's largest gift exchange, and lists Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Bill Gates as avid participants.…

August 17, 2018

4 Quirky, Independently Owned Bookstores Just Waiting to Be Instagrammed

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Imagine all the likes ... err books you can get.…

August 9, 2018

Adam Grandmaison’s ‘No Jumper’ Podcast Is a Drama and Hip Hop Extravaganza

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In recent weeks, the live streams have really just gotten completely out of control.…

August 1, 2018

One Year in, ‘Fortnite’ Has Completely Changed the Face of Gaming

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Talk about a good year.…

July 28, 2018

‘6 Balloons’ Gets at the Grimy, Cringey Nature of Drug Addiction

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Marja-Lewis Ryan’s film makes the despair of addiction into an arresting work of empathy.…

July 22, 2018

‘Sorry to Bother You’ Might Be Perpetuating the Same Problem It Lampoons

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Boot Riley's new film runs the risk of becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.…

July 13, 2018

The Skin Deep’s ‘THE AND’ Is a Look at Human Relationships at Their Rawest

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The show explores the private conversations that occur in every intimate relationship.…

July 6, 2018

The 3 Most Controversial TIME Covers of the 21st Century

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In the modern era, an image is worth much more than a thousand words.…

July 1, 2018

Anotherly Newsletter Offers a Daily Counterbalance to the Negativity of Modern News

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Its mission statement: To curate a daily dose of happy sh*t. Plain and simple.…

June 23, 2018

5 Things No One Tells You While Traveling Solo in College

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Although traveling may seem luxurious and relaxing, traveling solo comes with its perks and unforeseen responsibilities.…

June 1, 2018

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